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He's certainly not out of the picture, and he's not certainly not training on his own etc (as some claim) I do find it odd he's not on the bench, but he's not exactly being isolated. He seems a popular and supportive member of the group. Pretty sure he had his 2nd child over the late summer, so he's not going to move abroad in that situation, which is fair enough.

Honestly, not sure why we’ve all suddenly turned on Blackmore. I didnt see anything wrong with asking Tonda what rhe majority of us were thinking. I think hes great, and really enjoy listening to him. As for Spygate, how dare he hold an opinion that a lot of Saints fans also shared at the time. Lock him up and throw away the key. Jesus.

Security arrangements for 'boro; is Gibbo that incensed he's coming down with the SAS and the KGB in tow?

Well, hes right ... It was a dark day in our history. It will haunt Tonda. He was lucky with his punishment.

Christ, i got scared when i saw this thread had been bumped that he was being lined up as the next "legendary" returnee

No doubt Stephens had a poor start to the season and probably deserved to be dropped, but people forget how solid he looked during the unbeaten run last season, and we looked far less secure when he got injured (Bristol City at home, I think?) and Wood came in. And don't get me started on the people who chime on about how Wood starred during the unbeaten run, and we should have never broken that for shoehorn Stephens back in 🤣

One of those players who seemed quite hated/underrated/over-criticised by Saints fans. I always really liked him, and was outstanding in 23/24 for us.

Parsons should've been told to walk in the summer. Absolute fucking muppet. Keep your mouth shut.

Nah, we'll just end up selling him next summer for £££ I expect.

Well, yes, but we're talking about Stephens specifically here.

Fucking hell Edozie. Hes shit, thats why he dont get minutes. I do think the club shouldve accepted a bid esrlier though. Hes clearly not good enough, with only a year left.

Imagine booing one of your own, who always gives his all for the club. Probably the same melts who applauded on Armel Bella-Kotchap that time after all his tantrums over the years. Id much rather a Stephens than someone like him, thats for sure.

He did the same last week, after Alfie at the Echo had posted an exclusive transfer update and Crook regurgitated it all as his own exclusive 🤣 He'll never top the Charlie Austin rumour though; that was gold.

We cannot have Sam Edozie coming on. We just can't. Hes utterly shite. We need: A RB A CB (x2 if THB goes) A CM A Winger At an absolute minimum.

Poor start to the season, no question. But funny how all his haters have suddenly found their voice again & climbed out the woodwork having been quiet for the 2nd half of last season.

Surely we have experienced football people in the background who assist with planning pre-season?

Stephens and THB were a fantastic partnership last season throughout our run. I wouldn't be dismantling that based on one game whilst the majority of the team looked rusty. If it carries on, by all means, look at a change, but im personally happy to carry on as is.

Looks like Wood is the latest example of "he's not playing so he's gone up in the fans estimations" mantra that we so often go by as Saints fans. End of the day, we need a new centre half. 2 if we're being greedy.

Max Alleyne Alejandro Rodriguez Tyler Dibling (we got lucky he come back, in my opinion) Harrison Miles Jimmy Jay-Morgan George Kift Harley Emsden-James All young lads who have gone to bigger clubs to further their development, and we barely get any benefits from it, financially and sporting. Long gone are the days of us promoting academy talents like Bale, Walcott, Chamberlain or Lallana, with them coming through and making an impact before being sold for big £££, to be honest. (and yes, before anyone mentions it, we got big £££ for Dibling of course, but he still originally left and the club got damn lucky he came back but thats such a rare case)

That was short-lived; he was only announced as as scholar a couple of weeks back: https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/12-first-year-scholars-sign-for-2026-27-season

They do normally, so count yourself lucky they lasted longer than normal for the entirety of last season 🤣

Relegation next year. The upheaval is going to be immense

Embarrassment after Embarrassment with these.

Parsons, Tonda & Spors all have to be gone by the end of the week. .

Still involved with SR, but not day-to-day here.